You probably know that Spruce Knob is West Virginia's highest point. But did you know there's more than one way to get to this top-of-the-West-Virginia-world peak? You can drive to the top, and take a short loop trail, Whispering Pines Trail, to the observation tower. Or, if you prefer to work a little for your views, and if you see the journey as part of the thrill, you can opt to hike up into the West Virginia clouds through a lush spruce forest via the almost six-mile Huckleberry Trail (11.5 miles round trip).
Welcome to Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia, where the views stretch on for miles.
The views stretch on for miles, that is, unless you catch the peak on a foggy morning!
But oh, if the clouds clear a bit, what a scene.
There are multiple ways to access the top of this scenic peak, one of which is to drive right up it via Forest Road 112.
Alternatively, though, you can hike up and along the ridge leading to the highest point by starting a bit farther down Forest Road 112 and following an old, unmarked forest road to a connector that takes you to the Huckleberry Trail, which then leads to the parking lot at the top of the peak.
It's a beautiful journey through lush spruce forest, over stunning rock gardens to majestic views at the top.
Do your homework before heading out on this trail the first time, though: right at first, the trail can be a little confusing. The parking area is unmarked, as is the initial mile or so when you'll be bushwhacking along that closed, overgrown forest road.
The best place to check for clear directions from experienced hikers who are overwhelmingly positive about this hike is AllTrails. Have you climbed into the clouds at Spruce Knob in West Virginia before? How did you access this peak? For another into-the-clouds hike, try West Virginia's Seneca Rocks.
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